5910-00-688-5218

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Federal Supply Group

Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components

Federal Supply Classification

5910 Capacitors

National Stock Number

5910-00-688-5218

Item Name Code

00531

Assigment Date

01/01/1961 (65 years ago)

A capacitor whose capacitance value is controlled by a mechanical means which effects a continuous variation of its capacitance. It includes items consisting of two or more variable capacitors which are inseparable.

2.218 inches nominal overall width, 3.500 inches nominal overall length, plate-meshing body style, 2b thread class, 2.000 inches nominal overall height

Product Characteristics

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Thread Class: 2b
Body Style: plate-meshing
Overall Length: 3.500 inches nominal
Overall Height: 2.000 inches nominal
Overall Width: 2.218 inches nominal
Shaft Diameter: 0.265 inches nominal single shaft
Shaft Length: 0.750 inches nominal single shaft
Body Length: 2.000 inches nominal
Temp Coefficient Of Capacitance In Ppm Per Deg Celsius: 40.0 all sections
Tolerance Of Temp Coefficient In Ppm Per Deg Celsius: -20.0 to 10.0 all sections
Individual Section Quantity: 2
Mounting Facility Screw Thread Series Designator: unc
Inclosure Type: uninclosed
Plate Quantity: 35
Tuning Characteristic: table all sections
Adjustment Device Rotation: 240.0 degrees nominal counterclockwise
Adjustment Device Torque: 5.000 inch-ounces minimum and 20.000 inch-ounces maximum
Mounting Facility Type And Quantity: 3 threaded hole
Nominal Thread Size: 0.138 inches
Shaft Type: round single shaft
Capacitance Range In Picofarads: +7.0 to 35.7 all sections
Nonderated Voltage Rating And Type: 350.0 ac rms first section
Nonderated Voltage Rating And Type: 500.0 ac rms second section
Adjustment Device Drive Type And Quantity: 2 shaft
Test Data Document: 16786-+450000500 drawing (this is the basic governing drawing, such as a contractor drawing, original equipment manufacturer drawing, etc.; excludes any specification, standard or other document that may be referenced in a basic governing drawing)
Terminal Type And Quantity: 4 tab, solder lug

Related Parts

This NSN group includes multiple components designed to meet specific performance and operational standards. Each listing provides detailed specs, functionality data, and replacement compatibility information:

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540-7117-5	Air Dielectri Variable Capacitor
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FAQs

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What is the FSCG of the NSN 5910-00-688-5218?

The FSCG of the NSN 5910-00-688-5218 is 5910

Does the NSN 5910-00-688-5218 have a Schedule B code assigned?

Yes, the Schedule B code is 8532290040

Does NSN 5910-00-688-5218 require demilitarization?

Items subject to the export administration regulations (ear) in parts 730-774 of title 15, code of federal regulations (cfr) (ccli or ear99) and determined by dod to present a low risk when released out of dod control. No demil, mut, or end use certificate is required. May require an export licensefrom doc.

Does NSN 5910-00-688-5218 contain precious materials?

Precious metal content is unknown

Does NSN 5910-00-688-5218 contain hazardous materials?

Indicates there is no information in the hmirs. The nsn is in a fsc in table ii of fed std 313 and a msds may be required by the user. The requirement for a msds is dependent on a hazard determination of the supplier or the intended end use of item.

When the NSN 5910-00-688-5218 was assigned to the Federal Catalog?

It was assigned 65 years ago, on Sun, Jan 1, 1961